Global oil prices climbed to their highest levels in nearly six weeks on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised fresh concerns about potential disruptions to crude supplies. Brent crude futures rose above $92 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also advanced as investors reacted to heightened geopolitical risks and...
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Iran, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stating that Islamabad is ready to expand cooperation with Tehran across all sectors. Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is on an official visit to Pakistan. The two leaders held one-on-one talks...
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have updated their travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, as regional security concerns continue to evolve. The revised guidance urges travellers to remain vigilant, monitor official government updates, and stay in close contact with airlines...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that any conflict involving the United States will only come to an end when Iran achieves a position of strength, either through military success or diplomatic negotiations. Speaking in an interview with an Iranian news agency, Araghchi stressed that political leaders must continuously assess whether continuing a conflict...
As Eid al-Adha approaches, many Palestinians in Gaza are facing the painful reality of being unable to perform Hajj or even arrange traditional animal sacrifices due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by months of conflict and displacement. Thousands of Gazans who had hoped to travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year have been...
Global powers are reassessing the future of a fragile Middle East ceasefire after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident followed a prolonged naval standoff, during which US forces disabled and boarded the ship, alleging it attempted to breach an American-imposed blockade on Iranian ports. Tehran condemned...
Gaza: Israeli fighter jets carried out fresh airstrikes in Gaza following direct orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, targeting several areas including a site near the Al-Shifa Hospital. According to international news agencies, explosions were heard across northern Gaza as multiple airstrikes hit densely populated areas. One missile reportedly struck just behind Al-Shifa Hospital, sparking...
The Israeli parliament has taken a controversial first step toward annexing the occupied West Bank — a move that has sparked outrage across the Arab world. According to Arab media reports, the 120-member Knesset narrowly passed the annexation bill with 25 votes in favor and 24 against. The legislation has now been sent to the...
A leaked video showing the lavish wedding of the daughter of Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, one of Iran’s most senior defense and national security officials, has sparked widespread anger and debate across Iranian society and political circles. Rear Admiral Shamkhani, who previously played a key role in Iran’s nuclear negotiations with the United States and...
TEHRAN: Iran has executed another person accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, marking yet another escalation in the covert conflict between the two countries. According to Iran’s state-affiliated Mezan news agency, judicial officials confirmed that the executed individual had been passing sensitive Iranian information to Israel. Prosecutor Kazem Mousavi said the convict had...